Principal Structural Engineer

BLACK & WHITE ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks a skilled engineer for structural design projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil or Structural engineering, extensive technical knowledge, and experience managing teams. Responsibilities include leading designs, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers an opportunity to work on a variety of projects and embrace new technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Results oriented individual with strong problem solving and technical skills.
• Extensive experience in various technical areas related to Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams through training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on structural engineering designs and liaise with clients and design teams.
• Monitor training and development requirements for team members.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical realization

Coordination skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Team building

Education

Engineering degree in Civil or Structural engineering

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

Structural analysis software

Design tools related to Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Requirement

• Results orientated individual with strong problem solving, technical realisation and coordination skills.
• A strong engineering degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural engineering, or sufficient suitableexperience.
• Able to demonstrate extensive experience of a wide range of technical areas.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Technical knowledge in primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Civil and Structural Engineeringthrough all stages of the design process.
• Relevant experience in structural analysis and design, using the latest tools and software.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. You will have proven ability in negotiating positive outcomes, resource planning, motivation and management.
• Team-builder, able to support the team through training and mentoring.
• Track record of having worked on a variety of structural engineering design projects and the delivery of small to large scale projects, from concept design through to completion. Able to execute engineering activities within the budget, programme and schedule, whilst maintaining technical integrity.
• Ability to work in an evolving market where new technologies can be embraced.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on structural engineering designs and liaise with the Client and both internal and external design teams to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical support.
• Monitor and address training and development requirements for yourself and your team.
• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the discipline.
• Lead on engineering quality – develop designs and drawings, compile specifications, drawings and relevant contract documents. Maintain the required technical quality of work, ensuring that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures.
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process, maintain planning andcost control on all scopes.
• Represents the team/group/profession/discipline at external meetings.
• Consideration in the development of designs of sustainability and safety.
• Team Leadership - Manage a design team to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectivesand work collaboratively with other disciplines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manages projects, work area or technical skill set
• Responsible for predicting and planning future resources, which may include setting up project plans
• Responsible for the design/ delivery of events, activities, processes, and /or projects which have a major impact on the management of the business, allocates tasks and coordinates activities
• Responsible for the performance and development of others, providing guidance, training, motivational and directional feedback